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INNovAtIve DIGItAl ASSet MANAGeMeNtA DeFINItIoN

"Digital asset management (DAM) is the storage and management of any digital

content, in particular of media files such as images, videos, audio, and text

modules. In the media it is teil weise also known as media asset management

(MAM)."

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"Innovative digital asset management by DAM Group is the intelligent combination of rich media and product information (MAM & PIM) in a central repository for automated publications of any type in a single, unified system (mediacockpit)."

Christopher Turchin, CEO, DAM Group GmbHmediacockpit, made by DAM Group GmbH

about uswho is DAM Group?

the DaM group gmbh has been a pioneer in the increasingly important field of digital asset management since its inception in 1996. our successful, well-designed product „mediacockpit“ has been crucial in making DaM group one of the most experienced european providers and operators of enterprise digital asset management solutions today.

ABoUt US – WHo IS DAM GRoUP?

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Creativity, a keen eye for the needs of our customers, perseverance and the ability to turn unconventional ideas into working solutions” - this is what defines the DAM Group, our products and solutions.

And this is what we bring in into customer projects and what makes our products and solutions for media asset management, product information management, multi-channel publishing. We offer turn-key solutions and develop custom business applications based on our core product, mediacockpit. our services range from consulting, analysis and design, graphics, software development and integration of your business processes into a seamless solution. on request, we will host your system in our innovative media service center.

specialized software development with the following objectives:

• Intelligent combination of product and media data

• Central repository for all publishing processes – from print brochures to the iPad

• Media distribution and publishing process automation

• Manage product information and rich media at a single, central location

• Simple and managed access to all data for employess in different departments, subsidiaries, agencies, printers etc.

• Future protected product development strategy, extensible to support new media and formats (e.g. apps for iPhone or iPad)

• Increase efficiency and reduce costs

• Increase competitiveness - e.g. via shorter time-to-market- cycles

our products what we offer.

the DaM group creates intelligent connections between

products and media to simplify management and provide

efficient processing in different media and distribution

channels - for example brochures, flyers, data sheets, product

configurators, online shops, mobile apps, eBay, Facebook, etc.

oUR PRoDUCtS – WHAt to We oFFeR?

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oUR PRoDUCtS – WHAt Do We oFFeR?


• Web-based platform for the management and distribution of media, product data, publications, etc.

• Flexibility in the setup: full integration into your It landscape or as a service operated outside your internal company network

• Flexible custom configuration on the data to be managed and the system functionality

• Definition of workflows & review processes (even language specific)

• Granular access rights in all modules

• Intelligent search with excellent filter options

• Needs-based provisioning of information

• targeted information exchange, both internally and externally (e.g. agency, sales representatives, distributors, etc)

• Scalability & modular expansion options for the integrated platform

• Changes & administration from one centralized repository - considerable reduction of labor and improvement of quality management processes

possible via optimized processes: e.g. manual, semi-automated, fully automated provisioning of content to multiple distribution channels (e.g. catalog, website, datasheets, flyers, mobile app, e-commerce platforms, etc.)

• Intuitive interface for importing, management and output of data across all modules

• Seamless integration with existing systems possible (e.g. eRP, CMS, etc.)

• versioning of data and change-tracking in the system

• Content internationalization ith regard to languages, prices and units

• translation directly within the system, export for external translations

• open and documented interfaces (Java, XMl, ReSt, web services)

mediacockpitour platform

• File import via upload in any web browser, including drag & drop . Automated import via hot folder

• Hierarchical organization of media, advanced grouping and linking features.

• Automated metadata extraction from the existing media (IPtC, eXIF, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.)

• Support for popular document formats (MS office and Adobe InDesign, etc.)

• Automatic creation of previews and renditions (thumbnails, print, video, HtMl, mobile, iPad, etc.) from original media (MS office, Adobe InDesign, etc)

• ergnonomic data maintenance in the web browser or bulk editing via excel.

Advanced MAM functionality in the mediasuite – the media asset management module

• Provision selected media for a given time for a specific target audience – such as dealers, customers, sales representatives - via email, download, etc..

• extensive media usage statistics (access numbers per medium, per rendition, based on login, etc.)

• Automated media archiving according to specific parameters (e.g. after one year)



• Seamless integration between mediasuite and mediapim

• Configurable import from excel and other popular formats. Automated import via hot folder and documented programming interfaces - e.g. to syncronize SKUs from the eRP system.

• Hierarchical organization for product lines (e.g. product family - subfamily - product - SKU) and links between products (e.g. spare parts are linked to main product)

• Creation of country-specific product ranges for market-specific publications

• Definition of specific data views depending on the user's role (e.g. merchants can view other product data but should not see purchase

Advanced PIM functionality in mediapim – the base data management module for products and more

price). ergonomic data maintenance in your web browser - such as configurable lists in drop down menus.

• Sophisticated price management, simple editing in excel (dedicated export and import functionality)

• Product Preview in PDF or HtMl format

• easily create online flip book presentations from PDF files, MS office, and InDesign documents

• Integration of rich media (images, video) from the mediasuite and product data from mediapim

• Integrate into existing websites, as a Facebook tab, mobile apps - at exhibitions, for use by salesforce, etc.

• Interactive linking within epapers (Internet addresses, product numbers, etc.)

mediaepaper – online flip book presentations

• Multilingual user interface

• Internal and external usage

• Definable validity period for external users (from ... until)



• Provide media and product information on mobile devices (iPhone, iPad, Android, etc.)

• our dynamic kiosk for brochures, flyers (static or linked with e-commerce sites), newsletters, company & product presentations, e.g. for trade fairs, support the sales force, etc.

• Clear presentation, documents are viewable in a list or as a bookshelf. Push notifications for updates.

mediamobile – the mobile app for ioS and Android devices

mediapublisher• With our channel concept, mediapublisher

generates publications from product data and media in numerous formats.

• mediapublisher provides templates for PDF, HtMl, and MS excel, as well as a standardized XMl format for automated publication in desktop publishing programs such as Adobe InDesign.

• Additional channels support established industry standards like eCl@ss and BMeCat.

• together with our integration partners, we have implemented mediapublisher interfaces InDesign Server, InBetween, Pagino, MediaBuilder and other systems.

web2print - edit, review, release, translate and personalize Adobe InDesign documents online.• together with our partner 1io and their product

one2edit, we have the extensive domain of web2print covered.

mediapublisher & one2edit – our solutions for publishing & web2print

• one2edit integrates seamlessly into mediacockpit and allows you to edit in Adobe InDesign docu-ments in the web browser - with full control of both content and corporate design.

• the individualisation of advertising materials and office supplies is realized in online solutions such as print shops and CI/CD portals based on mediacockpit and one2edit



• Drag & drop rich media (images, videos) from mediasuite product information from mediapim directly into presentations and documents

• Runs over the web: can be used across the entire organization, dealer network, etc.

• Change notification in InDesign document as soon as content changes mediasuite or mediapim

InDesign & office Plugin – Drag & Drop for MS office & Adobe Creative Suite

PRoFeSSIoNAl SeRvICeS – HoW CAN We Be oF ASSItANCe?

professional servicesprofit from our experience.

We bring more than 15 years experience in large customer projects, primarily in the areas of media asset management, product information management, publishing for different output channels such as print, web, e-commerce, mobile and web2print.

our services range from consulting, analysis and design, graphics, software development and integration of your business processes into a seamless solution. on request, we will host your mediacockpit in our innovative media service center.

Media service center and application hosting (software-as-a-service)Since 1996 we offer customers the ability to host our software in the DAM Group‘s media service center. our media service center team supports you in all areas of data maintenance, acquisition, publishing and distribution. our customers profit from with our extensive experience in numerous integration projects and service partnerships.


Project developmentWe provide solutions and develop custom business applications based on our core product, mediacockpit. Your data are at the heart of our solutions. We can provide reference projects ranging from agile and pragmatic to large and highly complex including interfaces to Proe, SAP, various e-commerce and other third-party systems.

training and supportWe support you in your projects and individual system configurations.

You can reach our telephone hotline on weekdays from 09: 00-18:00. We answer your message via email within 24 hours.With our tested quickstart workshops we discuss new requirements for the running system, we are glad to provide individualized training during or after a project as well.

Mercedes-benz accessories: Wholly owned subsidiary of Daim-ler AG, sales of original accessories and merchandising articles for SlR Mclaren, Mercedes-Benz, May-bach and smart, over 200 emplo-yees.

Problem: No central system for managing media and product data, no access for dealers, no connection to publishing systems

solution: Using mediasuite, mediapim, mediaepaper (interfaces to eRP, inventory management system, ordering system for print media) and establishment of a comprehensive marketing services environment for employees, dealers and end users. over 30,000 registered users in 6 different languages, with more than 200,000 assets under management.

Duravit: Manufacturer of high-quality bathroom furnishings, international group with international production facilities, more than 5,500 employees

Problem: No central system for managing media and product data, no connection to publishing systems

solution: Introduction of an integrated overall solution using mediacockpit, interfaces to item master data in eRP, cost-efficient production of price lists in all the languages using data from mediapim and mediasuite.

CUStoMeRS – WHo RelIeS oN US?

Many renowned customers from different industries have opted for our system. Here is just a selection of our references - more information is available on our web site: http://damgroup.de/en/customers/a-z


verallia: leading manufacturer of glass bottles and containers for the beverage and food industry, worldwide over 1,400 employees

Problem: No central system for managing media and product data, no connection to publishing systems

lösung: Introduction of an integrated overall solution using mediacockpit, implementation of online product configurator as well as an iPhone app presenting the entire product range for sales force and customer alike.

l-shoP-teaM: Well-known German textile wholesaler, over 160 employeest

Problem: Complex and labor-intensive brochure and web production for many brands in numerous languages and block pricing, no publishing system integration

solution: Integrated overall solution based on mediacockpit with single source publishing, and efficient production of annual catalogs and brochures in 6 languages

next stepswhat now?

a professional and well-organized consultation to identify your needs.Please contact us.

In the shores of lake Constance, reachable at:DAM Group GmbHPlanckstr. 788677 MarkdorfGermany

tel: +49 (0)7544 9218-100

Fax: +49 (0)7544 9218-101

e-Mail: [email protected]

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